Farm Equipment - We've lost another forum member

We've lost another forum member

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Topic: We've lost another forum member

Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Subject: We've lost another forum member
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2025 at 6:52pm

It is with much sadness that I let you know my friend Herb Metz has passed away. He went to sleep Saturday and just didn't wake up. He is with our Lord now, healthy and no longer in pain.

His wife Mrs. Barbara is at peace with his passing, knowing where he is and that his suffering is over.

Herb and I have been friends since we met at the GOTO in Pawnee OK, we always said it was sad to have to travel 1,500 miles to meet another tractor lover that lives 10 miles from you! He and I traveled to many a show, and spent many a hour at his house talking tractors, gardening, and politics. I'm really gonna miss him, but will always think happy thoughts of him as I look out at a couple of his G's that came to my house when he parted with his collection.

Herb was a devout christian, loved his family, his country, and his Allis tractors (especially the G)

Herb, thank you for the moments

1930-2025

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Allis Express North Georgia
41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's,
Ford 345C TLB

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Posted By: Unit3
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2025 at 7:41pm

I am sorry for your loss. Prayers from Iowa.

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2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C

Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2025 at 8:21pm

The Allis community lost a great one. I always loved talking with Herb when I would meet him at an event. Prayers for Mrs. Barbara, even though she is at peace with his passing there will still be some tough moments for her.
Joe, sorry for your loss also. You were a great friend to Herb and helped him a lot, especially during his later years.

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Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.

Posted By: thendrix
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2025 at 8:50pm

Hate to hear this. 95 years is a dang good ride though. My great grandmother used to say she believed the ones that go in their sleep are saints. Considering the ones I've known that passed in their sleep, I have to agree

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"Farming is a business that makes a Las Vegas craps table look like a regular paycheck" Ronald Reagan

Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2025 at 10:29pm

Sad to hear this, although distant friends, Herb was always a joy to talk to. Mailed him a copy of my service manual of the 720. A kind man, I will miss him. Prayers for the entire family, including his Orange family that will truly miss him.

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1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD

Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2025 at 10:29pm

Condolences from Iowa

Posted By: Mikez
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2025 at 10:37pm

Sorry for the loss.

Posted By: Michael V (NM)
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2025 at 11:58pm

Sending condolences from NM.

Posted By: Dirt Farmer
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2025 at 2:52am

Condolences from Illinois

Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2025 at 4:20am

Sad to hear. Condolences from SC.🙏

Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2025 at 6:00am

Prayers from North Dakota
Darrel

Posted By: DanM71
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2025 at 7:27am

Sending good thoughts to all and my prayers for Herb and Barbara from MO.

Dan

Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2025 at 9:28am

Sorry to hear this, Joe, but is a great comfort to know he is now with the Lord. Prayers for his family and friends as they grieve his passing.

Posted By: tadams(OH)
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2025 at 2:50pm

Prayers for the family & friends from Ohio

Posted By: mdm1
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2025 at 5:25pm

Sorry for the loss of your friend Joe. Condolences from WI.

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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!

Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2025 at 6:02pm

Sorry to hear of Herb's passing. I know the loss is great. Take comfort in the great memories and that he was spoke for! God Bless you and his family!

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No greater gift than healthy grandkids!

Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2025 at 7:26pm

So sorry to hear Joe . Thank you for posting. I met Herb in 2014 at the Laporte GOTO. He wanted everyone to take their hats off for the forum meeting photo so he could see their faces. At the Gathering at Boonville he was a wanted man as he kept bumping into exhibits with whatever he was tooling around on . He had a condition where he could fall asleep at any moment. There's a name for his condition but I am sure I would butcher it. He was a character and will be missed. Rest in peace Herb Ga.

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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails

1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF.